Vol - What is ASMC?

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Vol - What is ASMC?

Sequoyah Chapter
Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
Volume 26, Issue 3
www.asmcsequoyah.org
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President’s Message
Ticket Monitors
Membership Drive
Treasurer’s Report
Membership Report
Luncheons
2009 Chapter PDI
PDI Planning Cmte
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KenKen Puzzle
Community Service
Awards Deadlines
Nat’l ASMC News
Membership Ap
Info From IRS
Lunch Ticket Winners
Online Membership
Training Opportunities
Calendar of Events
Article, “Emergency
Numbers…”
Jan-Mar 2009
President’s Message...
My, how the time flies! We are well into 2009 and
are postured for 5-Star Status again this year. The Chapter,
with great volunteers, has already accomplished so much. We
have completed two community service projects and are getting
ready to host two more. In December, we had 17 volunteers assist at the
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma where we bagged almost 1,200 lunches
for the Oklahoma Backpack Program. Fortunately, we are assisting the
food bank again on March 11th from 5 to 7 pm. Families of members, with
children of all ages, are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Additionally, our next Adopt-A-Street cleanup is scheduled for Saturday,
April 18th from 8 to10 am. Finally, I would like to close with encouraging
all financial managers to mark their calendars for April 22nd, our 12th
Annual PDI! It looks as if we will have another great event this year. We
have speakers coming from all over the United States and from numerous
areas of emphasis to entice every Financial Manager. Topics include: Air
Force Working Capital Fund Update (SAF/FMBR), Financial Services
Update (AFFSO), Economics for Everyday Life (FM Center of Expertise),
AFMC Budget (AFMC/FMA), and Workforce Development (SAF/FMPW),
to name a few. The cost remains at $75 per individual and registration
begins shortly! I hope to see you all at the 2009 Sequoyah Chapter PDI!
Ticket Monitors
Susan Staudt
884-8520
Patricia Lindley 339-7370
Tammy Brandt 336-2326
Libby Curry
339-5900
Jeffrey Leid
339-7164
Loretta McCoy
884-7215
Gary Rose
884-9949
Judy Crespo
339-2041
Gatha Johnson 336-7353
www.asmcsequoyah.org
Newsletter
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS
Your President, Crystal Boston
Membership
Drive 2009
The Sequoyah Chapter
Membership Drive is from
1 to 31 Mar 09. Renew your
membership or bring in a new
member to be entered in
drawings for a free luncheon
ticket or an annual ASMC
membership renewal. An
individual application form is
provided on page 8.
Point of contact is Wendy Smith,
Membership Chairperson, at
Voice 339-5425, or Email
wendy.smith@tinker.af.mil.
Treasurer’s Report
Month
Checking
Savings
Dec 08
$6,709.54
$745.43
Jan 09
$7,293.57
$745.43
Feb 09
$9,752.32
$745.43
Membership Report
Month
General
Corporate
Dec 08
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Jan 09
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Feb 09
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ASMC Sequoyah Chapter Newsletter
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January-March 2009
Chapter Luncheons
Recent Luncheons…
Our guest speaker at the luncheon on 20 Jan 09 at the Tinker Club was Ms Barbara Pritchard, Senior
Stakeholder Liaison, with the Internal Revenue Service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ms Pritchard is part of
the Communications Liaison and Disclosure (CLD) function at the Oklahoma City office,
which is a new division of the IRS. The division was established to develop and deliver
educational products to meet the needs of the small business/self-employed taxpayers.
Ms Pritchard instructed attendees on how to navigate the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
She also provided navigational tools, subscription data, and lists of points of contact to help
website users. The IRS is striving to meet today’s generations’ needs—helping us to help ourselves in the
ever-changing world of technology.
Our guest speaker at the luncheon on 23 Feb 09 at the Building 3001, Oklahoma Room,
was Ms Silvia Czarnecki, chief of the DMAG Budget and Financial Management Office, at
Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Ms Czarnecki briefed attendees with an overview of the
DMAG processes from a financial program perspective.
Ms Czarnecki discussed the DMAG funding process; changes in the Maintenance Wing
structure, as well as, its financial management structure; the challenges they face; and myths
and misconceptions about DMAG funding. They focus on three expense categories:
direct, overhead, and general & administrative for labor, material, and business operations. The DMAG
funding process is complex, but it is essential in providing war winning capabilities on time and on cost.
Upcoming Luncheon…
On Wednesday, 25 Mar 09, the
Sequoyah Chapter will welcome
Ms Crystal Boston, 827ACSG/FM
Chief Financial Advisor and
Sequoyah Chapter President;
Ms Leslie Carlson, Chief of the
Financial Analysis Division; and
Ms Kathy Day, Chief of the
Financial Operations Division—all
at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Our trio of speakers will be
instructing attendees on what to
expect, how to prepare, and how
to conduct themselves for panel
interviews for financial
management positions for GS-12
and above. We look forward to
their mock interviews, as they will
simulate both the incorrect and
correct ways of interviewing.
ASMC Sequoyah Chapter
12th Annual
Professional
Development Institute
Meridian Conference Center
Clarion Hotel
22 April 2009
Keynote Speaker
Ms Donna Rynda
Professional Development
Training Specialist
Make It Matter!
Registrar: Ms Teffonie Carrigan
teffonie.carrigan@tinker.af.mil or (405)734-6053/DSN 884-6053
Cost is $75.00 per registrant
Completed forms with payments are due 3 Apr 09
“Professional Development Financial Management’s Shining Stars”
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January-March 2009
2009 PDI Planning Committee
Free Lunch Ticket Winners
The Sequoyah Chapter 2009 PDI Committee is in full swing.
Having already made team assignments for programs, facilities,
publicity, registration, vendors and advertising, decorating, and
audio/visual tasks, there is a lot of planning still to do before the big
event on Wednesday, 22 Apr 09. Meetings will be held once a month
until the last month, which will become weekly, or as needed.
If you’re interested in joining any of these planning teams,
contact Paul Dean, PDI Chairperson, Voice DSN 884-3022, or Email
paul.dean@tinker.af.mil.
Feb 09 Luncheon
Sharry George OC-ALC/FMC
Nancy Gleaton OC-ALC/FM
ASMC Membership is Online Prospective members of ASMC may now apply for membership online at
the ASMC website. This method decreases the processing time by up to a week, so please encourage anyone
you may be recruiting to apply online. Also, current members may renew online and update member
information (new e-mail, address, job title, etc.). Please read the instructions at ASMC Online Renewal on how
to determine default username and password: http://www.asmconline.org/membership/renewal.shtml
Training Opportunities
CDFM Certification Study Group
The ASMC Sequoyah Chapter is holding an intensive CDFM certification study group for those interested. These
lunch time study group teleconference sessions will be held for each module—participants are encouraged to bring a
brown bag lunch. In addition, participants do not have to be ASMC members to attend these study group sessions, but
need to become members to sign up for actual exams and CDFM certificates. This is a two-phase plan whereas
participants could be certified by 28 Feb 09. POCs are Jeff Leid, Wendy Smith, and Crystal Boston.
MODULE 2
13, 15, 27, & 29 Jan 09 ~ Lunch study sessions, 1130 to 1230 ~ Bldg 1, 72CPTS Conference Room
21 & 22 Jan 09 ~ ASMC EDFM instructors via telecom, 1100-1500 each day ~ Certificate & CPE awarded
MODULE 3
3, 5, 10, 17, & 19 Feb 09 ~ Lunch study sessions, 1130 to 1230 ~ Bldg 1, 72CPTS Conference Room
11 & 12 Feb 09 ~ ASMC EDFM instructors via telecom, 1100-1500 each day ~ Certificate & CPE awarded
www.asmconline.org/membership/application.shtml
Tidbit
An exercise that began
on 9 Feb 09, involved
SrA Scott Caldwell.
SrA Caldwell was a
cashier deployed to a
forward location. Also
out in the field were
SrA Micha Vickers
and SrA MiYoung
Song.
Become an ASMC Member!
BENEFITS OF BEING AN ASMC MEMBER…
 Enhance your professional skills
 Networking with other FM professionals
 Leadership opportunities
 Receive the Armed Forces Comptroller journal, which is
published four times a year
 Save money at ASMC events
 Services, such as rental car discounts, eligibility for
membership in the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, and a
significant discount on tuition at the University of
Phoenix Online.
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1-17 Dec 08 .. Canned Food Drive
04, 11, 15, 17 Dec 08 ..... CDFM Module 1 Training
Time/Location: 1130-1230/Bldg 1, 72CPTS Conf Rm
09 Dec 08 ...... Sequoyah Chapter Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Mr Jeff Leid, CDFM, AFAA
Time/Location: 1130-1230/Bldg 3001, Oklahoma Rm
25 Dec 08 ...... *HOLIDAY* Christmas Day
01 Jan 09 ...... *HOLIDAY* New Year’s Day
07, 08 Jan 09 .... CDFM Module 1 Training
13, 15 Jan 09 .... CDFM Module 2 Training
19 Jan 09 ...... *HOLIDAY* Martin Luther King’s Day
20 Jan 09 ...... Sequoyah Chapter Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Ms Barbara Pritchard, IRS
Time/Location: 1130-1230/Tinker Club Ballroom
21, 22, 27, 29 Jan 09 ..... CDFM Module 2 Training
28 Jan 09 ...... Leadership Audio Conference
Time/Location: 1300-1430/Area Audit Office
3, 5, 10, 11, 12 Feb 09 ... CDFM Module 3 Training
16 Feb 09 ...... *HOLIDAY* Presidents’ Day
17, 19 Feb 09 .... CDFM Module 3 Training
23 Feb 09 ...... Sequoyah Chapter Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Ms Silvia Czarnecki, 76MXW/FM
23-27 Feb 09 .......... EDFMT Course in Washington DC
1-31 Mar 09 .. ASMC Membership Drive
11 Mar 09 ...... Community Service Project: OK Food Bank
POC: Crystal Boston
Time: 1700-1900
17-18 Mar 09 .... CDFM Module 4 Training in Rosslyn VA
25 Mar 09 ...... Sequoyah Chapter Luncheon
Guest Speakers: Ms Crystal Boston, 827ASW CFA
Ms Leslie Carlson, OC-ALC/FMA
Ms Kathy Day, OC-ALC/FMP
30 Mar-3 Apr 09 ..... EDFMT Course in Washington DC
18 Apr 09 ...... Adopt-A-Street Project: Spring Clean-up
POC: Ms Debbie Goss
Time: 0800-1000
Location: S Air Depot Blvd btwn SE 15th St & Reno
Meeting Place: Parking lot in front of Dollar Tree
22 Apr 09 ...... Sequoyah Chapter 12th Annual Mini-PDI
Motivational Speaker: Mr Don Mahoney, OKC Thunder
Keynote Speaker: Ms Donna Rynda, Make It Matter!
Time/Location: 0700-1630/Meridian Conference Ctr
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Everyone seems to be carrying a cell phone these days. Here is a list of
phone numbers that you should, at least, have stored in your phone’s memory:
 Local Fire Department...because you may need them and it may not be
enough of an emergency to call 911—like a pesky cat-stuck-in-tree situation.
 Local Police Department or Law Enforcement…same reason as above.
 Nearby Hospital(s)…these are great when a loved one isn’t home hours after
they said they’d be. It’s a lot easier to have them preloaded into your phone
instead of sifting frantically through the yellow pages!
 ICE (In Case of Emergency)…if you’re ever in an accident and are
incapacitated or killed, the authorities who find you will likely look for this entry
in your cell phone numbers (and call it). A spouse or relative capable of
making decisions on your behalf would be best here. (If you use a PIN to
access your phone, put your ICE on your screensaver.)
 Taxi Company Dispatch…just in case you find yourself stuck on the side of
the road (or maybe you’ve had one too many drinks).
 Water and Power Department…in case your water or power get shut off and
you’d like to know why (your land-line phone probably needs power to work).
 Poison Control…so, you think your little Timmy might have just ingested two
big mouthfuls of Pine-Sol? Not sure if you should take him to the hospital or
use his perspiration to clean the floor? These people generally answer very
quickly and are very helpful—a must for the parents and grandparents.
Resource: Article on Internet
January-March 2009
 Doctor and/or Pediatrician…another one for you parents. When little Junior
suddenly breaks out in hives and you’d like to speak to somebody (but don’t
want to spend the cheddar on the emergency room just yet), this is another
one that’s good to have. Also, these can be very difficult to locate in a time of
stress, so record it next time you have the chance.
 Animal Control…this isn’t just for mountain lions and wild bores who show up
on your back porch. Maybe your neighbor’s dog’s brain made a wrong turn at
Albuquerque and now he thinks little Maddy is a kabob of some sort. You’ll
obviously want the tranquilizer-toting folks in coats to come down and diffuse
the situation, pronto.
 Co-worker or Supervisor…because you don’t want to call the company
switchboard to tell them you ran out of gas on the Interstate and managed to
wet your pants in the process. Shoot for a direct line or cell phone (be sure
they take you off speaker phone).
 Your Next-Door Neighbor…did you hear about a house fire on the news?
Give old Ted next door a ring and have him poke his head out to make sure
your house is still standing (and offer to return the favor).
 Tow Truck Company…preferably one that will drive long distances if need
be. Other than that, this one needs no explanation.
 Car Insurance Carrier/Broker…the first people you should call if you’re in an
accident (unless somebody is hurt, then you call them second). They’ll tell
you what to write down and if you need the police. Another number you don’t
want to go fishing through your Costanza Wallet for if you can help it.
 Pizza/Chinese/All-Night Take-out Food…because once you find a good
place that’s open late, that’s a number you keep and call often.
Invented by Tetsuya Miyamoto, a Japanese math teacher, "ken" means wisdom
in Japanese; thus, KenKen means wisdom squared—or perhaps cleverness
squared, depending on your translation. As with Sudoku, each horizontal row
and vertical column gets each number exactly once—this puzzle uses 1, 2, 3, and
4. So where's the math fit in? Various groups of boxes are surrounded by a bold
line, called a cage. A cage can be horizontal or vertical, but it also can span
multiple rows and columns if it's L-shaped or square. Each cage contains a
number and the mathematical operator. To fill the cells in the cage, you must
combine the numbers in the cells using the operator. For example, a two-cell
cage with the number 3 and a plus sign means that the two unknown numbers
must be added together to produce 3. That means one is a 1 and the other a 2,
but you have to figure out which goes where. Solution is on page 6.
Community Service Projects
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Service Project
Chapter members are invited to participate in packing and unloading food boxes at the
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma community service event planned for Wednesday,
11 Mar 09, from 5 to 7 pm. Volunteers may bring family members who also wish to
participate. Contact Crystal Boston, at Email crystal.boston@tinker.af.mil, if you are
interested in participating. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma website is
http://www.regionalfoodbank.org/.
Adopt-A-Street Project
Chapter members are invited to participate in the Adopt-a-Street Program, on Saturday,
18 Apr 09, from 8 to 10 am. Volunteers will be given safety vests and large plastic bags to
use while picking up trash along South Air Depot Boulevard, between S.E. 15th Street and
East Reno Avenue. More details will be coming soon. Contact Debbie Goss, at email
deborah.goss@tinker.af.mil, if you are interested.
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January-March 2009
Awards
Recognizing Excellence
Did you know ASMC promotes and recognizes excellence in comptrollership and related fields by sponsoring a number of awards?
Several awards are monetary with the 2009 award pool totaling $45,500 ($43,500 National, $2,000 Chapter). All winners will be
honored at either Sequoyah Chapter Meetings or Professional Development Institutes (PDI).
Find nomination forms at www.asmconline.org and submit applications to our local Sequoyah Chapter through Sophia Colquiett,
P.O. Box 45557, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, (405) 736-7117. Committee Volunteers Needed!
Individual Achievement
Local Deadline: 22 Jan 09
Recognition for outstanding accomplishment in fields defined at www.asmconline.org. Up to six National awards and three Chapter awards are
granted in each of 10 categories: Accounting and Finance, Budgeting, Resource Management, Analysis/Evaluation, Comptroller/Deputy
Comptroller, Intern/Trainee, Business Mgmt/Acquisition, Auditing, Education/Training/Career Development, Contractor Support. Applications
may include up to three individuals. The number of awards will be dependent upon the number and quality of nominations. If less than one
nomination in a category, local award winners may be chosen without regard to category. ASMC membership is not required.
Team Achievement
Local Deadline: 22 Jan 09
Recognition for outstanding accomplishment within or across any of the functional fields of comptrollership defined under Achievement Award
Categories at www.asmconline.org. A team is defined as a group of 4-20 individuals. ASMC membership is not required.
High School Scholarships
Local Deadline: 12 Feb 09
Outstanding high school seniors or recent graduates entering fields related to financial and resource management (business administration,
economics, public administration, accounting, and finance) may compete for monetary awards totaling $18,000. The Sequoyah Chapter offers
$1,000 in scholarships to a maximum of two winners whose applications will be forwarded to National to compete for 11 scholarships ranging
from $1,000 to $3,000. Candidates must agree to a personal interview which will be used to complete the president’s recommendation letter
and chapter endorsement for National competition. Membership and parent in ASMC are not required.
National Continuing Education Grants
Fifteen grants totaling $25,000 are awarded to ASMC members. Grants range from $1,000 to $5000 each. Applicants must have been a
member for at least two full consecutive years immediately prior to the submission due date and agree to a personal interview which will be
used to complete the president’s recommendation letter and chapter endorsement. Local chapters are allowed to submit multiple nominations.
Sequoyah Chapter Continuing Education Grants
$1,000 in grants is awarded to up to two applicants. Applicants must have been a member for at least six months prior to the award
submission due date. Complete the form used for national grants. However, applicants who haven’t been a member for two years don’t need
to obtain a letter of recommendation from the Chapter president or Chapter endorsement.
Essay
Three monetary awards from $250 to $750 are given by National to ASMC members. Winners may be published in the Armed Forces
Comptroller magazine. Plaques will be presented to National winners at the National ASMC PDI. This year’s topic is ―With a large percentage
of the government’s civilian workforce reaching retirement age, what steps should the Military Forces take to attract newer civilian
professionals into the Comptroller career field and to retain them?‖ Local winners will be recognized at the Chapter PDI.
Corporate Members
Local Deadline: 4 Apr 09
Recognition for outstanding contributions furthering the goals of the local chapter and national organization. Award presentation to national
winners will be made at the National ASMC PDI and may be featured in the Armed Forces Comptroller and the National News. Local winners
will be recognized at the Chapter PDI.
Chapter Leadership
Local Deadline: 4 Apr 09
Recognition for outstanding continuous leadership, accomplishment and support of ASMC at the chapter level. National awards will be
presented at the National ASMC PDI.
Chapter Certified Defense Financial Managers
Will Anderson
David Bergman
Gary Bourisaw
Janet Bucknell
Tanya Childress
Daria Crane
Judy Crespo
Donna Curtis
Kathleen Day
Jeffrey Jilek
Steven Johnson
Paul Dean
Diane Fortelka
Ann Franklin
Sheri Frosig
Leotta Haltman
Carolyn Hamilton
Nancy Haskell
Shelley Jones
Jeffrey Leid
Magnolia Lipsky
John McKee
Christopher Parry
Debra Poland
Sandra Puryear
Tempie Robertson
Cheryl Robitaille
CDFM-A
Angela Ruter
John Scott
Charisse Slarve
Robert Slarve
Valerie Tilkens
Lori Tucker
LaTrice Vaughn
_______________
(your name here?)
SOLUTION
(from page 5)
Volume 26, Issue 3
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January-March 2009
National ASMC News
Special Announcement
On 9 Feb 09, our very own, the Honorable Robert P. Hale, chosen by President Barack Obama, was
confirmed by Congress to become the Pentagon’s chief accountant. Mr Hale, was the director of the
American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC). As Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller/Chief
Financial Officer) in the Obama administration, Mr Hale will not only have a strong hand in putting together the Obama
Pentagon's budget, but would also defend funding requests before Congress alongside the Secretary of Defense.
ASMC selected Mr Alvin Tucker as the new Executive Director. Mr Tucker is well known in the Department of
Defense (DoD) financial community. He has extensive experience in Defense accounting, audit, and budget and has
demonstrated a strong commitment to the professional goals of ASMC by serving as Chair of the CDFM Commission.
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January ~ February 2009
CDFM AUDIO COURSES, 7-8 & 21-22 JAN AND 11-12 FEB 09 In January and February, we will hold intensive review sessions for all three
modules of the CDFM exam over audio lines. For each module, there will be two four-hour sessions on consecutive days; each session
starts at 12:00 p.m. EST. There is a charge of $75 per line for each module; as many can participate on one line as you wish. (ASMC
subsidizes the cost of these sessions to encourage people to get the training and to take the CDFM exams.) Participants must borrow or
buy a textbook on their own. More information will be available soon on the ASMC home page including information about how to
register online. Dates are as follows: Module 1: 7 & 8 Jan 09; Module 2: 21 & 22 Jan 09; and Module 3: 11 & 12 Feb 09.
LEADERSHIP AUDIO CONFERENCE, 28 JAN 09 On 28 Jan 09, ASMC will hold an audio conference on leadership. Dr John Kline, an expert on
leadership and an outstanding teacher, will provide practical guidelines for managing people and processes including seven practical
tips. This conference will provide a good refresher for seasoned managers and excellent training for soon-to-be managers. The
conference will start at 2:00 pm EST and will last for 60 to 90 minutes. There is a charge of $99 per line; as many can participate on one line
as you wish. Watch the ASMC home page for more information including information about how to register online.
NOMINATIONS FOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, DUE 31 JAN 09 Do you have an employee or a team of employees who has done a great job
over the past year? Consider nominating this individual or team for an ASMC achievement award. Be sure to include specifics in the
nomination form to increase the chance for selection. Nominations must be received at the address on the form no later than 31 Jan 09.
For more information and nomination forms go to the ASMC home page and click on “national awards program” in the menu list.
EDFMT OPEN ENROLLMENT COURSES, 23-27 FEB AND 30 MAR-3 APR 09 The following courses, to be held in Washington DC, have space
available for individuals interested in taking the five-day Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training Course: 23-27 Feb 09; and 30
Mar-3 Apr 09. This option is for students unable to secure space in the centrally funded courses taught by the USDA Graduate School.
Please contact the course vendor, Management Concepts, directly. The points of contact are: Margaret Lindsay at 703-270-4046,
mlinsday@managementconcepts.com or Hugh O’Hara at 703-270-4047 hohara@managementconcepts.com.
ESSAY CONTEST, DUE 28 FEB 09 There is still time to author an essay for the annual essay contest! Submissions for this awards category are
due 28 Feb 09, with the chance to win up to $750. Articles must be written on the current topic, which is "What initiatives should the new
presidential administration emphasize in order to facilitate efforts by resource and financial managers at the base and installation level?"
For more information visit the National Awards Program page of the ASMC website.
MODULE 4, ACQUISITION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS, 17-18 MAR 09 This course originally scheduled for 10 and 11
Feb 09 has been postponed until 17 and 18 Mar 09 in Rosslyn, Virginia. Please check the ASMC website for updates.
DEFENSE FM SURVEY, DUE 31 MAR 09 ASMC, along with Grant Thornton LLP, is doing a short online survey of defense financial managers.
The “Looking Forward” survey (should take only a few minutes to complete) asks members for input to identify the top financial issues and
concerns going into a new Administration. ASMC will reward the three chapters with the highest percentage response rate to this survey a
cash award. The award will be based on the number of responses received per chapter divided by the total paid membership of a
chapter as of March 31, 2008. Please be sure to enter your chapter’s name when you fill out the survey. To access the survey, visit the
Survey before March 15! Aggregated results of this survey will be published and available on the ASMC website.
PDI 2009, 26-29 MAY 09 The National Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a premier training event for resource managers in the
Department of Defense and US Coast Guard. Each year, more than 3,400 attendees converge for a four-day event, which includes a full
day of service activities, seven general sessions, more than seventy workshops, and many special events and activities. PDI 2009 will be
held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio on 26-29 May 09, with a theme of “Building the Stars of Tomorrow.” The
registration fee for PDI is $615 and ASMC members receive a $100 discount. Registration for PDI and the hotel reservation system will open
on approximately 2 Mar 09. Please check the ASMC website for further information.
LINKEDIN PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the
world, representing 150 industries. ASMC has created a group on LinkedIn as a forum for discussion of ASMC matters. Discussion and
membership will be moderated to a limited degree, and the opinions expressed on the group are those of the individual members and not
of ASMC. You may find our group here http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=953357.
Volume 26, Issue 3
Page 8 of 10
January-March 2009
Volume 26, Issue 3
Page 9 of 10
Dear Oklahoma Tax Practitioner,
January-March 2009
IRS Handout, Jan 09 ~ 1 of 2 pages
As the IRS Stakeholder Liaison Area Manager for Oklahoma, I want to thank you for your past support and ask for
your continued partnership with me and your local Stakeholder Liaisons. SL is proud to be in our third year as the
practitioners' gateway to the IRS. We have had a busy year; holding practitioner events, conducting National Phone
Forums, and establishing Web-based Tax Centers. Our local SLs have received thousands of phone calls from
practitioners with suggestions on how to improve IRS systems. This partnership strengthens our mutual commitment to
ensuring taxpayer compliance with federal tax responsibilities.
SL is committed to getting you the information you need. While we do not answer tax law questions or have access
to your clients' tax accounts, we can steer you in the right direction.
How SL can help you navigate the IRS
Subscribe to e-News for Tax Professionals for weekly news briefs. The best way to stay up-to-date with what is
happening at the IRS is to use our free products and services. Check Tax Hints.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=164580,00.html
A Guide to the Filing Season, at least monthly, and new quarterly Key Messages for Tax Professionals
http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=176934,00.html
We offer Practitioner "Tax Centers" that link from your organization's Web site to ours, making it easy to find
frequently used Web pages. Join our National Phone Forums.
Listen in, free of charge, from the convenience of your office for approximately an hour.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=158856,00.html
Watch Tax Talk Today online.
http://taxtalktoday.tv/
And be assured that IRS.gov has more than just forms and publications. You will find the latest news, online tools,
research services, guidance and contact information.
<http://www.irs.gov/
Check out our new Tax Practitioner Video and Audio Presentations page.
How you can help your clients and colleagues
Tell us when you see a problem or have a suggestion to improve our processes. We introduced the Issue
Management Resolution System three years ago and have had more than a thousand IMRS issues submitted. Check out
some of the successes in our Monthly IMRS report on IRS.gov.
Help us find ways to further our partnership. Work with us in reaching more practitioners through joint events or
webinars. Include IRS information in your newsletters and Web sites. Post a tax center on your Web site. Volunteer to
teach a Small Business Tax Workshop in your community. Share what you learn with your colleagues.
And stay in touch with your local SL. If you need assistance in Oklahoma, contact one of the Stakeholder Liaison
employees below.
Barbara Pritchard
Anita Douglas
Phone: 405 297-4781
Phone: 405-297-4719
Fax: 405 297-4042
Fax: 405 297-4042
Email: Barbara.A.Pritchard@irs.gov
Email: Anita.E.Douglas@irs.gov
You may also contact me, Larry Orozco, Central Area Manager for Stakeholder Liaison, at 913-789-1105 or
Larry.A.Orozco@irs.gov.
Filing season can be a challenging and stressful time. Together, we can make it easier. Stay in touch with us, use
our free tools, products, and services, and raise your issues and concerns through your local Stakeholder Liaison.
Sincerely,
Larry Orozco, Stakeholder Liaison Area Manager, Central Area
Larry.A.Orozco@irs.gov
Volume 26, Issue 3
Page 10 of 10
January-March 2009
IRS Contact List for Practitioners
IRS Handout, Jan 09 ~ 2 of 2 pages
NOTE: Local Time - Alaska (AK) and Hawaii (HI) follow Pacific Time (PT)
Title
Practitioner Priority Service
IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals
Business and Specialty Tax Line
e-Help Desk (IRS Electronic Products)
Refund Hotline
Forms and Publications
National Taxpayer Advocate's Help Line
Local Taxpayer Advocate – Oklahoma
Centralized Lien Payoff
Centralized Bankruptcy
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD)
Electronic Federal Tax Pymt Sys (Business)
Electronic Federal Tax Pymt Sys (Individuals)
Government Entities (TEGE) Help Line
Forms 706 and 709 Help Line
Automated Collection System (ACS) (Business)
Automated Collection System (ACS) (Individual)
Tax Fraud Referral Hotline
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Assistance for Individuals/Victims of Identify Theft
Excise Tax and Form 2290 Help Line
Information Return Reporting
ITIN Program Office
IRS Federally Declared Disaster/Combat Zone Inquiries
Telephone Number
866-860-4259
800-829-1040
800-829-4933
866-255-0654
800-829-1954
800-829-3676
877-777-4778
405 297-4055
800-913-6050
800-913-9358
800-829-4059
800-555-4477
800-316-6541
877-829-5500
866-699-4083
800-829-3903
800-829-7650
800-829-0433
800-829-4933
800-908-4490
866-699-4096
866-455-7438
404-338-8963
866-562-5227
Hours of Operation
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Message Line: 24/7 hour operation
Getting Ready for the 2009 Tax Filing Season
Communications
 IRS Key Messages for Tax Professionals Use these messages in your publications and educational products for tax practitioners. Updated quarterly.
 Tax Hints 2008 Find information on changes in tax law, IRS regulations and tax policy administration, information on IRS structure, points of contact,
phone numbers, and mailing addresses. Updated at least monthly. http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=176934,00.html
 IRS e-News for Tax Professionals Subscribe to the IRS e-newsletter for tax pros, a weekly e-mail with news briefs and links to important information
on IRS.gov. Issued weekly. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=164580,00.html
Contacting Us
 Stakeholder Liaison Phone Numbers Your local Stakeholder Liaison office establishes relationships with organizations representing small business
and self-employed taxpayers. They provide information about the policies, practices and procedures the IRS uses to ensure compliance with the tax
laws. To establish a relationship with us, use this list to find a contact in your state.
Tools for You
 Want to find the pages your need on IRS.gov more easily? Basic Tools for Tax Professionals is the place to look. This comprehensive list has what
you need to help prepare your clients' tax returns and information on representation. http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=118004,00.html
 Electronic IRS Online Tools will help you and your clients conduct business quickly and safely-electronically.
http://www.irs.gov/help/article/0,,id=143687,00.html
Help Us Resolve Problems
 With your help, we have identified hundreds of large and small issues that were getting in the way of efficient tax administration. Continue to
contact us when you or your clients notice something isn't working. The Issue Management Resolution System gets to the bottom of the problem.
Check out some of the issues practitioners have raised, what we've done to resolve them and what we are currently working on.
Want quick access to more information?
 Appeals http://www.irs.gov/individuals/content/0,,id=98196,00.html
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 Standards of Practice http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/content/0,,id=175435,00.html
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 Electronic Payments http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=97400,00.html
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 E-services http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=109646,00.html
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 1040 Central http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=118506,00.html
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 News and Events http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=99008,00.html
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 Reporting Fraud http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=106778,00.html
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 The Tax Gap http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=158619,00.html
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 Disasters http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=156138,00.html
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 Subscription Services http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/content/0,,id=103381,00.html 
 Phishing and e-mail Scams http://www.irs.gov/privacy/article/0,,id=179820,00.html
Business One-Stop http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
E-file http://www.irs.gov/efile/index.html
Enrolled Agents http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/agents/index.html
Forms and Publications http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html
IRS.gov in Spanish http://www.irs.gov/espanol/index.html
Where To File http://www.irs.gov/file/index.html
Help http://www.irs.gov/help/index.html
Tax Professionals http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html
Taxpayer Advocate http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html
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